Hydraulic press
Manufacturing & Materials

Hydraulic press

Patented 1795

A hydraulic press transmits force through a confined liquid between pistons. Different piston areas allow a relatively small input force to generate a large pressing force for forming, compressing or assembly.

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A hydraulic press transmits force through a confined liquid between pistons. Different piston areas allow a relatively small input force to generate a large pressing force for forming, compressing or assembly.

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Image: Hydraulic_Force,_language_neutral.png
Creator: Darbyshmr at English Wikipedia
License: Public domain

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